The Padded Patrol Dog Vest is multi-functional and can be used for all types of work. It is made of durable, lightweight, exterior nylon/polyurethane coated material and is lined for your dog's comfort. The sides and neck are designed to allow your dog maximum movement. It has a formed, stand-up handle. All seams are bound and double stitched to give this dog vest added strength and durability.

The adjustable girth strap is made of heavyweight 2" wide webbing for large and 1.5" wide webbing for medium. The chest strap is double layered and has a two-way adjustment. The vest has four heavy welded D-rings. You can attach a badge or ID to one of them. The top D-ring, located at the back of the dog vest, is perfect for attaching your leash or tracking line. A D-ring is located on each side of the dog vest which allows you to do carting work with your dog.

Girth Sizes:

Medium 26"-31"

Large 31”-39”

XLarge 36”-39”

The vest comes with 2 standard patchesof your choice.If you have company, government, state, or county patches, we would be happy to sew them on for free as a service to our working dog teams.

Service Dogs: A person must be legally disabled and their dog must perform a task for them. The handler has public access rights with a Service Dog and they are protected under Federal ADA Law, and are allowed access to public property with their Service Dog.Emotional Support Dogs:A person must have a note from a licensed mental health professional in order to legally have an ESA dog. These dogs provide an increased comfort level for their owner, particularly in social situations. These dogs do not have ADA public access rights but they are allowed to fly with their owners and qualify for no-pet housing.Therapy Dogs:A trained dog that meets the needs of others such as; visiting nursing homes, hospitals, schools, etc while doing pet therapy work. The handlers do not have ADA public access rights with Therapy Dogs and must have permission from an establishment to enter.

In LoveMy furry friend loves her new Service Dog Vest, and so do I!!! It fits perfectly snug so that it doesn’t bother her upon sitting or laying down which is great!! I totally recommend!!

Yes, I would recommend this product.

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ActiveDogs.com Customer

January 3rd, 2019

Handle is so useful Handle is so useful. Exactly what I was looking for.

Yes, I would recommend this product.

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ActiveDogs.com Customer

April 2nd, 2018

Amazing productStitching is strong and very durable. My service dog looks handsome in it and the handle is very useful. I HIGHLY recommend people order from active dogs for all your service dog gear needs. I will probably not order from anyone else for vests and harnesses. I also suggest people try and donate to active dogs💜

Yes, I would recommend this product.

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Richard

Orlando FL USAMay 5th, 2017

Great QualityThis vest is terrific quality, fits perfect and looks great. My dog seems to like it and doesn't fight me when I put it on him, it's so easy, just slip it over his head then buckle it underneath. (he hates his old seatbelt harness)I like the rings located around it. They make it easy to attach his extra equipment and his seatbelt. There's also plenty of adjustment available, he is right at the smallest limit for the large vest and it adjusts fine and would even be able to adjust smaller if needed. PERFECT!

Yes, I would recommend this product.

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Sharon McCann

Newark, CAMarch 6th, 2017

Phenomonal AJ and CompanyI ordered a vest for my CA state licensed service dog in camo with two patches. I also asked how much it would cost to sew on additional patches that I had purchased elsewhere. As long as you buy the vest from them they will put customer supplied patches on your vest. In our case we had to eliminate one of the patches we ordered to accommodate the two I sent in.
One was in support of Breast Cancer through our local Police Department which is the same patch they wore during the awareness month. The other was for the Veterans Administration because I transport a disabled veteran to his appointments. It honors those who served, all branches of the military included, and those who have fallen. The vest is well made and will serve our purposes. I also ordered custom patches from active dogs for his backpack and had a leather repair person sew them on. I am extremely happy with the company, the customer service, and the quality of the product. My only issue is the on-line service dog registration which has no legal standing. If you go to the ada.gov it clearly spells it out. Five Stars and would give more if possible. I bought a medium for an Australian Shepherd.
The patches also include his name .

Yes, I would recommend this product.

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John-Paul Urban

DenverApril 27th, 2015

Excellent SD VestI bought one of these some time ago for my service dog in training and have been so pleased with it that I've just ordered the larger size (puppy grew up on me).

I highly recommend this vest and ActiveDogs.com in general.

Yes, I would recommend this product.

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Donald L. Wilson, Jr.

March 31st, 2015

Great ProductI want to commend you for the quality of the vest and for sewing my department patch on it. Duke has been training for about 6 months give or take a due to snow.
Three weeks ago Duke was involved with his first search. He did a great job!!! One of the top search teams in the area were involved with the search also, they were amazed how well Duke did for only just turning two. One of their handlers said Duke is one of those rear dogs with a natural ability for search and for doing the right thing. I wanted to share some photos of Duke with you in his vest.

Yes, I would recommend this product.

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Jeanene

North Carolina January 27th, 2015

Holds up forever I bought this vest well over ten years ago. It has gone through one rough and tumble service dog, and growing out my shepherd. Through all the adventures and travel, even though I just toss it in the washing machine with a load of clothes and dry it the same it still looks as pretty as the day I pulled it out of the box.

Yes, I would recommend this product.

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Justin

Lynchburg, Va USAugust 13th, 2013

Great for my Service DogWe ordered this harness after we tried a Search and Rescue style harness on my dog and it wasn't quite what we wanted for how she helps me. This vest has all the D rings we need for her to be able to pull me up or to help me walk, without having to invest in 2 separate harnesses so she could pull me or my wheelchair, or walk with me. We bought the 16" reflective bridge strap to go with this harness for the walking assistance and it works great.

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K. Williamson

Sault Ste Marie, On CAMay 18th, 2013

Great Vest for Mobility AssistanceI purchased this vest for my first Service Dog approximately 8 years ago. It proved to be an invaluable assistive device that is still in fantastic condition and now being worn by my second Service Dog. It is not appropriate for warm weather if worn for long periods outside, but for short trips in and out of an air-conditioned vehicle it is fine. As an individual with fluctuating needs, it serves as the perfect aid when mobility is not restricted to forearm crutches or a wheelchair. It is a great design for providing stability when walking and sturdy enough to assist in getting up from a seated position. I am now looking for a more structured harness as my needs have increased. Thank you Active Dogs for providing great service and helping your customers find the equipment that best serves their needs.

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Jeremy osbourn

llano, te USJuly 19th, 2012

ExcellentI am a tracking dog trainer and instructor. All of my students are told to get one of these as its the finest around. Ive got thousands of tracks and hundreds of dogs on mine. absolutley excellent. Last student is in zimbabwe hunting poachers with his dog and loves it too.
as far as those complaining of heat . I would not know Texas doeasnt ever get much above 120 with 90% humidity. so never got to try it out. The guy in zimbabwe though did report that at 135 he wasnt having problems. And In iraq i cant remember having heat problems but again it never got much above the 140 mark so i cant say for sure.

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mayo lambert

hilton, ny USFebruary 20th, 2012

pulling,patrol vestwhen i pulled the vest out of the box, i wasent expecting the vest to be awsome!! the quality is awsome. thank u!!!!

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Chris Garver

Detour, MD USFebruary 16th, 2012

patrol and pulling style vestI have used this vest since 2007, am on my second dog with it. Both dogs have been German Shepherds.After my first dog passed: I went to choose my second dog,and I put it on him, and he had no issues with the new equipment, he had never worn a vest before and was only 10 months old. Within a few weeks, we took a trip on the Metro, walked around DC, and back to the Metro. What freedom!! It is strong, I feel secure, the dog is very comfortable and can lean into the vest, if necessary, with no discomfort. The first time I ordered, the edging had not been stitched to the padding in one spot, the company sent me a free replacement. I love this vest, please keep it in stock!! It has plenty of room for patches too. I like the D rings, and use them for attaching medical info, etc. It can be a bit hot in summer, but I wouldn't trade it for anything. Simply keep the dog hydrated! My walking is better with this vest too.

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Debora M Kulas

Kihei, Ha USMarch 18th, 2011

Patrol & Pulling Style VestThis vest is incredible. I am using it on my mobility assistance dog with the additional neoprene grip handle listed below. It makes my labrador retriever the perfect height. It's built very well and totally strong. I highly recommend this product. It's exceptionally professional looking and even the patches seem indestructible.Great job everybody.

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Delilah King

aurora, co December 11th, 2010

Heavy DutyI have a very active border collie/blue heeler and this vest is perfect! it is light weight, durable, and has multiple uses. I think my partner is proud to wear it! Thank You so much!!

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Rebecca Simmons

Caldwell, Id USOctober 13th, 2010

I love this vest!!!! I recently bought this vest for Sasha my mobility serivce dog. She seems very comfortable while at work in it. The fit and style of the vest are beautiful. It has very sturdy construction and yet it is not heavy enough to cause her to over heat when working hard. I have already recommended this product and to several people and will continue to do so. Sasha and I are absolutely thrilled her new vest. Please keep making this vest it is wonderful and I will be buying more in the future!!!

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G. Berky on April 13th, 2015I just purchased this product for my service dog and I am extremely pleased with it. Active Dogs customer service people were most helpful and courteous. The harness was made and mailed in a timely manner as promised. Best of all, it fit my dog perfectly and was very well constructed. I expect it to last for some time. This was my first time using this company and I definitely feel confident ordering from them again. They also get bonus points for being a 'made in America' company and a small business enterprise. I wish them continued success and offer them my thanks.

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Andy on October 10th, 2015Hey Rebecca just wanted to say my service dogs name is Sasha lol hope you all the best

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Colorado Service Dogs, Inc.

Strasburg, cc USJanuary 9th, 2009

SUPER WONDERFULOur organization has used this vest now twice with 2 different clients and we are in love, it is very easy to use and work with! Please keep it in stock!

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Ron Stranger

Orleans, MA USDecember 15th, 2008

Great vestI've purchased a few different types of harness setups and this is the best one I've ever seen.
I bought it a month ago for my Service Dog who is a Boxer used for Mobilty. Since using this vest my walking has improved. This company is great to do business with. The quality is great, they will do whatever you need to make it work the best for you.

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Susan W

ArizonaJanuary 31st, 2019

Very well madeI love this vest but was disappointed there was no pocket for the ADA card. My dogs other vest had a small pocket for the card a larger slip in pocket for my Doctors medical necessity letter.

Yes, I would recommend this product.

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ActiveDogs.com Customer

July 7th, 2018

Great sturdy quality. But a bit of a weird fit.It works well for me and my Service Dog. It's sturdy, appealing, fairly comfortable.
The size I ordered was correctly measured. It fit her chest and girth, but even on the largest setting, the neck hole seemed tight. It kept the vest pretty far up her withers. I wish it was able to adjust a bit looser.

Yes, I would recommend this product.

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M Rutherford

BerkeleyUSMarch 16th, 2010

StudentI ordered this in green and it is a very handsome vest. I use the mesh one for everyday use but I keep this one for more special ocasions.

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Beth Wheeling

Miami, Fl USMay 7th, 2011

Too hot for warm climateNice vest but way too hot for summer! I bought this in January so I had no luck trying to return it in April. My service dog nearly passed out. I think this is truly a winter vest and should be advertised as such. One was defective.
They repaired it but having spent hundreds i was disappointed in the service. Forget it if you live in the southern states.
A big razz-berry to Active dogs.

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Mark on July 18th, 2015Great Vest, but a mesh option would really help those of us who need a cooler option for warm/hot months.

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Manufacturer ResponseActivedogs.com on July 20th, 2015We do offer a similar vest style in Mesh (#707556) We also are coming out with a new mesh vest with handle this week, keep posted for its release.